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by Boris Dzhingarov on Oct 27, 2013
No, shocking your pool doesn’t involve some form of treatment with electricity. Pool shock is known as super chlorinating, and it’s a way to keep the water clean and safe. So what is involved, and how does the pool owner effectively use a shock treatment? According to Wikihow.com, the basic process involves adding three to five times the normal amount of chlorine or chemical sanitizer to the pool water. Continue reading →
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by 411 on Jan 1, 2020
Looking to troubleshoot and fix your dryer? What would cause a dryer to stop working? Maybe it's making your clothes smell bad? Even worse, it's tearing your clothes. Find out tips to get your dryer running again. Continue reading →
11 Ways to Make Your Home Look Expensive on a Budget
by James Cummings on Oct 9, 2017
Transforming your home into a stylish and high-end-looking apartment is never easy, especially if you’re working on a tight decorating budget. The good news is that it’s possible to do – even on a budget – with some creative home design tips. Continue reading →
How Large can I Build a Structure in my Backyard?
by Guest Post on Mar 16, 2017
If you are really asking how big you can build without having to worry about permits and paperwork, that is a different issue than having an absolute legal size limit. So whether you are building a structure from scratch, or tackling a renovation job that requires more sophisticated services like concrete scanning, you should know your size limits before you begin. Continue reading →
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by Guest Post on Feb 7, 2018
While buying a material for your kitchen countertop you ought to take into consideration numerous factors such as strength, durability as well as ease of maintenance. Once marble was considered to be the best material for kitchen countertops; however, times have changed. Continue reading →
Traditional Lawn Care and Organic Based Lawn Care - What’s the Difference?
by Guest on Apr 26, 2017
Traditional lawn care refers to a program that feeds the grass with synthetic fertilizers and treats weeds, diseases and insects using synthetic pesticides. Continue reading →
Why use a Plant or Tool Hire Company?
by Guest Post on Jul 19, 2010
Even the most simple of DIY job around the house can call for a variety of tools which can be very costly. These tools are often only used once or twice and either lent out never to be seen again or get added to the clutter in the back of a garage or shed. Continue reading →
Home Improvements That Can Help Sell a Home
by Katherine Watkins on Dec 16, 2011
With several cable channels devoted to home improvement, the industry has seen a boom in recent years. Many people are choosing to do renovations on their own rather than pay someone else to do them. If a project is being done with hopes of one day selling the home, some remodeling projects provide better payoffs than others. Continue reading →
Creating a Walk-In Shower
by Magdalena Ehnes on Aug 28, 2012
Have you ever noticed how most showers and shower rooms feel a little awkward, and perhaps even a little flimsy? This is a great shame - because for those of us lucky enough to have a power shower in a walk-in shower know that these are the best and most relaxing of all showers to have. Continue reading →
The Water Heater is Broken: Now What?
by Guest Post on Jun 28, 2016
When you think about the easy projects homeowners can do by themselves, fixing a broken water heater is not the first that comes to mind. However, just because it is not the first thing that comes to mind does not necessarily mean that it is impossible. Continue reading →
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